Cervical incompetence/cerclage

Hello! I have a quick question for the future twin/multiples moms. I have a co-worker who pulled me aside today to congratulate me on my twin pregnancy. She proceeded to ask me if I have had my cervical stitch done yet and I said that I wasn't sure what she was referring to. She mentioned that she had an incompetent cervix at 5 months and lost twins many years ago. Her fertility doc told her that she must have fallen through the cracks with her obgyn and that she should have been stitched. She made it sound as though all multiples pregnancies should receive this procedure, but I had never heard that before and my doc has never mentioned it. My fertility doc did dilate my cervix when he did our egg transfer for IVF so I am concerned that it could still be more open; however, he had to dilate it in the first place because it was difficult to access. Anyway, I am seeing my obgyn tomorrow and am going to ask these questions, but I just wanted to hear of others experiences. Thank you :)

Hello! I have a quick question for the future twin/multiples moms. I have a co-worker who pulled me aside today to congratulate me on my twin pregnancy. She proceeded to ask me if I have had my cervical stitch done yet and I said that I wasn't sure what she was referring to. She mentioned that she had an incompetent cervix at 5 months and lost twins many years ago. Her fertility doc told her that she must have fallen through the cracks with her obgyn and that she should have been stitched. She made it sound as though all multiples pregnancies should receive this procedure, but I had never heard that before and my doc has never mentioned it. My fertility doc did dilate my cervix when he did our egg transfer for IVF so I am concerned that it could still be more open; however, he had to dilate it in the first place because it was difficult to access. Anyway, I am seeing my obgyn tomorrow and am going to ask these questions, but I just wanted to hear of others experiences. Thank you :)

I'm curious about the same thing! My brothers wife had mentioned something about that. If you find anything out I would love to hear about it otherwise i will be talking to my OB on the 29th. I want to keep them in as long as possible and if something like this would help. It's worth a shot

I'm curious about the same thing! My brothers wife had mentioned something about that. If you find anything out I would love to hear about it otherwise i will be talking to my OB on the 29th. I want to keep them in as long as possible and if something like this would help. It's worth a shot

I'm 35 weeks pregnant with twins and have not had that done. I too was concerned because I had two LEEP procedures done prior to this pregnancy. My doctors monitored my cervix whenever I asked about it but each time it measured 4cm and I was told I had nothing to worry about.

I'm 35 weeks pregnant with twins and have not had that done. I too was concerned because I had two LEEP procedures done prior to this pregnancy. My doctors monitored my cervix whenever I asked about it but each time it measured 4cm and I was told I had nothing to worry about.

What nicolapotatoes said... I'll also add that if your cervix begins to shorten AND you also have contractions of any kind, cerclage is not an option. I brought it up to my doctor and he said that I can't have cerclage because of my preterm labor contractions, it would tear the stitch and make things worse. Not everyone gets a cerclage, your friend kind of misled you with her wording to you.

What nicolapotatoes said... I'll also add that if your cervix begins to shorten AND you also have contractions of any kind, cerclage is not an option. I brought it up to my doctor and he said that I can't have cerclage because of my preterm labor contractions, it would tear the stitch and make things worse. Not everyone gets a cerclage, your friend kind of misled you with her wording to you.

I have a short cervix measuring at 1.1 cm and have been on bed rest for the past 7 weeks. My Doctor said that a cerclage is not recommended for a multiple pregnancy. Instead we are using a cerclage pessary. This is a plastic device that is inserted into the vagina to help support the cervix and alleviate some of the weight and pressure. I hope you don't need it, however if you are diagnosed with a short cervix then I recommend you ask your doctor about it. It doesn't hurt and I don't even feel it. My doctor has had excellent results with all her patients who have used this. I am now 31+4 weeks and I think this pessary made a big difference. This is relatively new in the states but is more widely used in Europe. I had to order mine from England.

I have a short cervix measuring at 1.1 cm and have been on bed rest for the past 7 weeks. My Doctor said that a cerclage is not recommended for a multiple pregnancy. Instead we are using a cerclage pessary. This is a plastic device that is inserted into the vagina to help support the cervix and alleviate some of the weight and pressure. I hope you don't need it, however if you are diagnosed with a short cervix then I recommend you ask your doctor about it. It doesn't hurt and I don't even feel it. My doctor has had excellent results with all her patients who have used this. I am now 31+4 weeks and I think this pessary made a big difference. This is relatively new in the states but is more widely used in Europe. I had to order mine from England.

Dr only use a cerclage for IC. You need to show signs or have a history of miscarriages. You cannot be in labour with it. It can actually damage your cervix. If you are not a risk for it then you do not need it.

Drs will use this technique for single pregnancies as well. It's all about the cervix. If they had to open yours I think you are safe. I am sorry your friend had such a bad experience, but it was her experience.

It sounds like you are going great so far?

Not everyone that is carrying multiples needs that procedure. With a high risk pregnancy they definitely should be measuring during your cervix at every U/S. You can ask for it's length.

I wish you luck, and congratulations!

Dr only use a cerclage for IC. You need to show signs or have a history of miscarriages. You cannot be in labour with it. It can actually damage your cervix. If you are not a risk for it then you do not need it.

Drs will use this technique for single pregnancies as well. It's all about the cervix. If they had to open yours I think you are safe. I am sorry your friend had such a bad experience, but it was her experience.

It sounds like you are going great so far?

Not everyone that is carrying multiples needs that procedure. With a high risk pregnancy they definitely should be measuring during your cervix at every U/S. You can ask for it's length.

I lost a set of twins at 5 months due to IC last year. I then conceived twins again, and even with my known risk factors still didn't have a cerclage. They are seldom recommended with twins. I did go on modified bedrest and my cervix was monitored weekly. My twins were born at 36.2... And are now 7 months old. No news to worry at this stage--- just make sure they are monitoring your pregnancy and cervix regularly. Good luck!

I lost a set of twins at 5 months due to IC last year. I then conceived twins again, and even with my known risk factors still didn't have a cerclage. They are seldom recommended with twins. I did go on modified bedrest and my cervix was monitored weekly. My twins were born at 36.2... And are now 7 months old. No news to worry at this stage--- just make sure they are monitoring your pregnancy and cervix regularly. Good luck!

Not always true. I had a cerclage done at 21 weeks, was dilated 2 cm and having contractions 2-3 minutes apart. They were able to slow the contractions down but never stop them. I'm now 30 weeks, have been on procardia since the procedure (still have contractions every day) and have yet to rip. The doctors said it was super risky, but the reality was it was my only chance of not losing the babies prior to them being viable.

Not always true. I had a cerclage done at 21 weeks, was dilated 2 cm and having contractions 2-3 minutes apart. They were able to slow the contractions down but never stop them. I'm now 30 weeks, have been on procardia since the procedure (still have contractions every day) and have yet to rip. The doctors said it was super risky, but the reality was it was my only chance of not losing the babies prior to them being viable.

I'm glad it worked for you!! I am just going by what my OB told my on my specific situation. procardia and hospital bed rest has stabilized my cervix... For now. Congrats for getting that far and I hope your cervix holds strong for a lot longer! :) I can't wait to say I have also made it that far... Haha

I'm glad it worked for you!! I am just going by what my OB told my on my specific situation. procardia and hospital bed rest has stabilized my cervix... For now. Congrats for getting that far and I hope your cervix holds strong for a lot longer! :) I can't wait to say I have also made it that far... Haha

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